We would like to invite you to the annual Winter Social on Friday, Nov 27 2020 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. This always gives us the opportunity to kick back, relax and reconnect! The only difference is that we will be doing it virtually!

The evening will begin with a one-hour workshop on Healthy Thinking Habits. Hanna Zavrazhyna from The Immigrant Educational Society (TIES) will help us to learn basic concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and apply them to our everyday life in order to develop and strengthen balanced thinking patterns and improve mood. Specifically, we will learn how to:

-Challenge negative thinking patterns

-Develop personal coping strategies

-Regain balance and clarity in our thoughts

Please RSVP to calgary@atesl.ca by Nov 24, 2020 and the link to the Google Meets will be sent to you.

THE EVENING WILL BE FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN GREAT PRIZES!

Poetry Contest

Write a poem on your experience as a ELL teacher for the chance to win one of three $50 gift certificates

Send your submissions to calgary@atesl.ca by Nov 24, 2020. Entries will be judged by the ATESL team - Lori Kennedy, Dora diLullo Patten, and Irene Wood and announced at the social.

Best (virtual or real) seasonal background. Decorate your background virtually or for real for a chance to win one of five $20 gift certificates. Come dressed in your party dress for an extra chance at winning!

Workshop Quiz - Five $15 gift cards for local coffee places to be won

We hope to see you there!

Priscilla Lee, Nancy Robertson and Peggy Jubien

ATESL Calgary Local Committee

ATESL Chapter: Calgary